QY10
Well-Known Member
I saw this debate on a Facebook page.
Do you think sports like rally, agility, dock diving etc... should be classed as "work" for your dog? Or are they simply fun little activities/sports that you participate in with your dog?
The argument I saw was that no, a dog that does sports should not be called a working dog, nor should the sport be viewed as a job. A working dog should be doing some type of job that it was originally bred for such as, cart/weight pulling just to name one example.
I understand that point of view, but I can't help but think that the time, energy and effort that goes in to training and working with dogs in sports should justify it being more than just a "fun little activity".
I'd like to hear other peoples opinions. Are sports merely fun little activities for your dog to do, or do you consider them to be your dog's job and a type of work?
Do you think sports like rally, agility, dock diving etc... should be classed as "work" for your dog? Or are they simply fun little activities/sports that you participate in with your dog?
The argument I saw was that no, a dog that does sports should not be called a working dog, nor should the sport be viewed as a job. A working dog should be doing some type of job that it was originally bred for such as, cart/weight pulling just to name one example.
I understand that point of view, but I can't help but think that the time, energy and effort that goes in to training and working with dogs in sports should justify it being more than just a "fun little activity".
I'd like to hear other peoples opinions. Are sports merely fun little activities for your dog to do, or do you consider them to be your dog's job and a type of work?